This week, Jamba Juice announced it will accept any McDonald's smoothie coupon or free voucher through Aug. 15 in major metropolitan areas, including New York, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Francisco, Sacramento, Chicago, Denver, San Diego, and Miami. And all isn't lost for those who don't have McDonald's coupons; they can still download $1 off coupons online.

Jamba Juice is likely feeling the pinch, especially since McDonald's store sales are up from the new product launch. Would you rather drink the McDonald's version of a smoothie — or a Jamba Juice one?

I don't have a Jamba Juice near me. I go to Smoothie King sometimes, but I do miss my Jamba Juice in California. I wish there was one nearby since I have a McD coupon for a free one. I haven't tried McD one yet, so maybe I should try it before judging them...

I love Jamba Juice, but its drinks are not as healthy as they make it seem (until they came out with lower calorie drinks). But even then, they add loads of sugar to their "real fruit" smoothies. I like McD's coffees and cappuccinos, so I would not be against trying the smoothies, especially when the price is way better. But I still say, just eat the real fruit!

I would never choose McDonald's over Jamba Juice. At Jamba Juice, I see them make the actual smoothie with real fruit. At McDonald's, it's probably coming out from some machine and the mixture is pre-made.

Sadly, I prefer the McD's ones (both taste and price)...I mean, I've been having Jamba Juice for years when I have my smoothie craving (outside the house--usually I make my own smoothie)..I don't know if McD's smoothies are better nutrion-wise or not, for me they serve as refreshing drink/snack, not necessarily a 'healthy lifestyle' drink thing. But at least, they are better priced and the size is just right.

I was looking this up in the nutrition info last night, and the funny thing is that McDonald's version actually is a little ahead in some of the values (if you compare the very berry to the Razzamatazz, which is pretty similar and what I'd drink anyway). I'm always a little skeptical of the freshness and quality of anything from McDonald's, but at least on paper the smoothies aren't all that different. They're not identical drinks, but those are what I'd usually grab anyway, so figured they were worth looking at.
I've had the one from McDonald's and it's pretty good, so while I'll still probably go to Jamba Juice when I'm near it, the McD's one is a reasonable substitute if you need one.